Disilane

Hazard statements (CLP)

H220, H280, H315, H319, H332, H334

Code

Statements

H220

Extremely flammable gas

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H220 - Extremely flammable gas. H280 - Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated. H315 - Causes skin irritation. H319 - Causes serious eye irritation. H332 - Harmful if inhaled. H334 - May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled. May cause frostbite. May displace oxygen and cause rapid suffocation. May form explosive mixtures with air.

Precautionary statements

General : Read and follow all Safety Data Sheets (SDS’S) before use. Read label before use. Keep out of reach of children. If medical advice is needed, have product container or label at hand. Close valve after each use and when empty. Use equipment rated for cylinder pressure. Do not open valve until connected to equipment prepared for use. Use a back flow preventative device in the piping. Use only equipment of compatible materials of construction. Always keep container in upright position. Approach suspected leak area with caution.

Prevention

P280 - Wear protective gloves. Wear eye or face protection. P284 - Wear respiratory protection. P210 - Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking. P271 - Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P261 - Avoid breathing gas. P264 - Wash thoroughly after handling.

Response

P377 - Leaking gas fire: Do not extinguish, unless leak can be stopped safely. P381 - In case of leakage, eliminate all ignition sources. P304 + P340, P312 - IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Call a POISON CENTER or doctor if you feel unwell. P342 + P311 - If experiencing respiratory symptoms: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor. P302 + P352 - IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water. P332 + P313 - If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice or attention. P362 + P364 - Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. P305 + P351 + P338 - IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P337 + P313 - If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice or attention.

Storage

P410 + P403 - Protect from sunlight. Store in a well-ventilated place.

Disposal

P501 - Dispose of contents and container in accordance with all local, regional, national and international regulations.

2.3 Other hazards

Liquid can cause burns similar to frostbite. Hazards identified when used : No known significant effects or critical hazards.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

GASES UNDER PRESSURE - Liquefied gas ACUTE TOXICITY (inhalation) - Category 4 SKIN IRRITATION - Category 2 EYE IRRITATION - Category 2A RESPIRATORY SENSITIZATION - Category 1